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Interesting Problems with My Body
Interesting Problems with My Body. I am trying to get pregnant with my second child. I breastfed my daughter. Last night I was looking at my breasts to see ...
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- Nothing special necessarily... you may not have compressed well after you stopped breastfeeding or sometimes the stimulation alone can cause you to produce... don't wo...
- I leaked off and on for at least 10 years after my 3rd child and 2-3 years beyond my last daughter. I don't know.? S.
- I feel like I could have written that post 2 years ago. That exact thing happend to me right before I found out I was pregnant with my second child. Good luck.
Problems with Breastfeeding Due to Nipple Shields
Read all 24 responses: "I am a first time mom of a beautiful new 3 week old. Breastfeeding has been a challege since the first day. My baby didn't get ...
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- Keep it up, your daughter will get it! Sounds like she already has! Good to hear that things went well! I used a nipple shield with my son for the first 6 weeks(th...
- Try pumping the breast that your daughter does not like to feed from to help keep them the same size. Im not saying it happens to everyone, but I ended up w/ lopsided ...
- I had a similar problem with my son, the fourth lactaation consultant we went to finally told me that although he had a strong latch he was pulling his upper lip under...
Need Information on Breastfeeding Classes, Support Etc.
The purpose of MOBI is to provide a supportive environment to mothers who are/ were struggling with above-norm breastfeeding problems or breastfeeding ...
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- Hello, I had problems breastfeeding and the only thing that helped, other than talking to many supportive friends, was my local La Leche League. The group leaders ...
- Hi, Congratulations on relactating with your first child, that's not an easy task! Have you tried La Leche League for support and access to lactation consultants? A...
- Hi M. I was in the same situation like you, whn my daughter was born, and so like you for next time i also did try everything before. The thing that really helped m...
Mini Pill While Breastfeeding
I took the mini pill while breastfeeding and had no problems at all! In fact, I pumped while I was at work and was producing a lot more milk than my ...
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- Hi S., I took the mini pill while nursing my daughter and I didn't have any problems at all. I pumped and nursed like I always had and it really didn't seem to hurt ...
- I took the mini pill while breastfeeding and had no problems at all! In fact, I pumped while I was at work and was producing a lot more milk than my daughter was drink...
- I took it and did not have any problems at all drying up! Just depends on your body!
Breastfeeding Difficulties
... struggle with breastfeeding since she was born. I try to breastfeed everytime she is hungry, but she..." ... nurse positions · breastfeeding problems ...
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- Hi. I would try breastfeeding before she gets hungry. A lot of times, they are too hungry by the time we start to feed them. Also if you have a breast pump, try pumpin...
- I had this same problem and sorry to say had to put all three of my girls on formula. Does she take her formula ok? Sometimes it is better to go with your gut instin...
- I had similar problems with my son. I was lucky I had a lactation consultant up at Portland Adventist help us. It was a long road but it helps. I know it can be ver...
Sugar and Breastfeeding
I am breastfeeding my 2nd child and I love sugar and Starbucks and neither of them have had an effect on ... breastfeeding diet · breastfeeding problems ...
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- Hi, I am breastfeeding my 2nd child and I love sugar and Starbucks and neither of them have had an effect on either of my girls. I love sugary foods and carbs, and it...
- Hi A. I tend to think that yes there are risks with sugar in the diet and even IF some may not think ADD is related to sugar intake, I think it is.. I mean there have...
- Sugar itself isn't bad, but the high fructose corn syrup in Sprite that makes up that sugar content isn't good. HFCS has been linked to early childhood obeisity, which...
Zyrtec and Breastfeeding
I was on zyrtec daily during both my pregnancies and while breastfeeding. I did not have any problems producing milk. I nursed my first son until he was 21 ...
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- Zyrtec is an antihistamine. All antihistamines have a general "drying" affect, in most cases the significant effect is in the sinuses resulting in the reduction of th...
- It could have played a part. Milk supplys tend to be better with second babies anyway. Also, different allergy meds work with different anithistamines, so perhaps onc...
- As far as Zyrtec, it has a drying agent, and that can dry many fluids in the body... not just the nasal passages and sinuses, and could have certainly played a part in...
Having Problems Getting 2 Weeks Old Son to Latch On
I am big breasted so I dont know if thats the problem or what wrong and the doctors say that I should nurse him .... breastfeeding problems · live formula 1 ...
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- It could be your large breasts because the are so heavy I had a lot of probs with mine because if I did not hold them the right way they would pull away from her mouth...
- Have you seen a lactation consultant? Or tried different positios to hold him in? You could always pump a little too to make your breasts not so engorged so its not s...
- JUST KEEP WITH IT!!! I know this is easier said than done, but if you really want to breastfeed your baby, by all means do it! I ran into a similar situation when my ...
Stopping Breastfeeding
I have a problem. I am physically ready to stop breastfeeding him, but not emotionally. I love the closeness. I also don't know what to give him to drink if ...
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- If you stay hydrated and he nurses till your empty, your supply will go back up. If the little monster bites you again, pinch his nose until he lets loose (to breathe...
- Given his allergy to dairy and the fact that soy formula has been found to be very unhealthy, PLEASE don't stop breastfeeding. This really is a temporary problem. Just...
- I know a couple that transitioned to feeding their daughter goats milk because she could tolerate it better. Ask your pedi is goats milk is a good option.
Medicines NOT to Take While Breastfeeding
I did take them a couple times while breastfeeding and never noticed a difference. ... breastfeeding problems · breastfeeding weaning ...
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- Hi A. - Any medications you take will pass through your breastmilk to your child. If you would like to dry up your breast milk, there are herbal means that will no...
- I called the pharmacist while I had a cold to ask this question and she said that it is okay for my baby to drink my breast milk while I'm taking Benadryl but not too ...
- www.kellymom.com has a list of both safe and unsafe medicines, herbs, etc... for while you are breastfeeding. Good luck!
